What Do Gases in the Large Intestine Have to Do with Health? by Klaudia Pawełek, Patrycja Kinga Marta, Filip Maciej Huzarski, Gabriela Monika Ferfecka, Magdalena Rosa-Bończak, Agata Ossolińska, Weronika Kłosowicz, Oliver Carlton, Lucyna Stolarska, Natalia Morawiecka

“…The gut-brain axis, regulated by the nervous system and gut microbiota, influences intestinal motility, hormone secretion, and metabolic processes. Gut microorganisms produce short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs), which play a significant role in regulating energy homeostasis and enteroendocrine hormone secretion. …”
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Carpolobia lutea methanol root extract reinstates androgenesis and testicular function in cadmiumchallenged rats by Ejike, Daniel Eze, Precious Nwaka, Okpa, Ugochukwu Vincent, Igbokwe, Moses, Dele Adams, Mohammed Rabiu, Karimah, Emmanuel Tiyo, Ayikobua

“…This study was intended to investigate the effects of Carpolobia lutea root extracts on testicular hormone function in cadmium-challenged male rats. 48 male Wistar rats (170-190 g) were divided into six groups, each containing eight rats. …”
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Carpolobia lutea methanol root extract reinstates androgenesis and testicular function in cadmiumchallenged rats by Ejike, Daniel Eze, Okpa Precious, Nwaka, Ugochukwu Vincent, Igbokwe, Moses, Dele Adams, Mohammed Rabiu, Karimah, Emmanuel Tiyo, Ayikobua

“…This study was intended to investigate the effects of Carpolobia lutea root extracts on testicular hormone function in cadmium-challenged male rats. 48 male Wistar rats (170-190 g) were divided into six groups, each containing eight rats. …”
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Utilisation of the Innovative [18F]-Labelled Radiotracer [18F]-BIBD-071 Within HR+ Breast Cancer Xenograft Mouse Models by Di Fan, Xin Wang, Xueyuan Ling, Hongbin Li, Lu Zhang, Wei Zheng, Zehui Wu, Lin Ai

“…<b>Conclusions:</b> [18F]BIBD-071 is a promising PET tracer for diagnosing and monitoring HR+ breast cancer, warranting further research into hormone-dependent cancers.…”
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Assessment of relative energy deficiency in sport and malnutrition prevalence in female endurance runners by energy availability questionnaire, bioelectrical impedance analysis and... by Samantha Sharp, Roni Mashiach-Fransis, Nicola Keay, Adrian Slee

“…All participants answered the Energy Availability Questionnaire, and a scoring system was used to assess REDs risk. 56 from this group underwent anthropometric measurements using multifrequency BIA, and 20 subsequently underwent finger prick capillary blood test to evaluate oestrogen, progesterone, follicle-stimulating hormone, luteinising hormone, and testosterone levels 7 days before their predicted period. …”
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A Comparative Transcriptome Analysis Reveals the Effects of Letrozole and 17α-Methyltestosterone on the Expression of Reproductive-Related Genes in Golden Pompano (<i>Trachinotus o... by Qi Zhou, Yan Wang, Yuwen Guo, Guangli Li, Tao Wang, Huapu Chen

“…Functional enrichment analysis revealed that DEGs were involved in oocyte meiosis and steroid-hormone synthesis following LZ treatment. Similarly, the analysis indicated that DEGs were associated with cysteine and methionine metabolism and steroid-hormone synthesis after MT treatment. …”
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Identification of the BBX gene family in blueberry at different chromosome ploidy levels and fruit development and response under stress by Yujian Xue, Jiazhuo Chen, Jia Hao, Xiaoyu Bao, Luodan Kuang, Dong Zhang, Chengwen Zong

“…The zinc finger protein transcription factor B-box (BBX) plays important roles in plant growth and development, hormone response, abiotic stress, and anthocyanin accumulation. …”
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Rising Incidence and Comorbidities of Endogenous Hypothyroidism in Republic of Korea from 2004 to 2018: A Nationwide Population Study by Chae Won Chung, Hwa Young Ahn, Sun Wook Cho, Ka Hee Yi

“…Background Hypothyroidism, a prevalent endocrine disorder, results from insufficient thyroid hormone production or release, affecting metabolism. …”
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Changes in Body Compositions and Basal Metabolic Rates during Treatment of Graves’ Disease by Min Joo Kim, Sun Wook Cho, Sumin Choi, Dal Lae Ju, Do Joon Park, Young Joo Park

“…REE positively correlated with thyroid hormone levels, peripheral deiodinase activity, and thyroid’s secretory capacity. …”
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Differential expression of plasma proteins and pathway enrichments in pediatric diabetic ketoacidosis by Paolo Spagnolo, Enis Cela, Maitray A. Patel, David Tweddell, Mark Daley, Cheril Clarson, Saverio Stranges, Gediminas Cepinskas, Douglas D. Fraser

“…Additionally, upregulated pathways related to hormone signaling and nitrogen metabolism were identified, consistent with increased hormone release and associated metabolic processes, such as glycogenolysis and lipolysis. …”
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The Effects of High-Fidelity Simulation on Salivary Cortisol Levels in SRNA Students: A Pilot Study by Terri Jones, Sarah Goss, Bethany Weeks, Hiroko Miura, Damian Bassandeh, Dennis Cheek

“…Laboratory simulation of patient scenarios raised the stress hormone cortisol level threefold above baseline levels in nurse anesthesia students, while actual clinical experience did not.…”
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The impact of gender-affirming interventions on eating disorder diagnosis risk among transgender and gender-diverse individuals by Matthew Loria, Tomasz Tabernacki, Elad Fraiman, Jaime Perez, Jessica Abou Zeki, Julia Palozzi, Carly Goldblatt, Shubham Gupta, Kirtishri Mishra, Megan McNamara, Swagata Banik

“…Results Here we show that transfeminine individuals receiving hormone therapy (HT) have a significantly higher likelihood of being diagnosed with an eating disorder compared to those without intervention (HR:1.67, 95% CI:1.41, 1.98). …”
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Complications and Influential Perioperative Factors Associated with SpaceOAR Hydrogel Placement by Kerith R. Wang, Rishabh K. Simhal, Cassra B. Clark, Mark J. Mann, James R. Mark, Costas D. Lallas, Robert Den, Edouard J. Trabulsi

“…Multivariate analysis found that patients who had received hormone therapy previously had less odds of reporting complications after SpaceOAR placement. …”
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The Association of Autoantibodies in Hyperthyroid Heart Disease Combined with Pulmonary Hypertension by Xiujuan Zhang, Lin Chen, Jianping Sheng, Chaoying Li, Yong He, WenXia Han

“…Hyperthyroidism is a clinical state that results from increased thyroid hormone levels which has a significant impact on cardiac function and structure. …”
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Age and estrogen-associated reductions in hypoxic ventilatory response and chemosensitivity in female rats by Jessica M. L. Grittner, Rebecca Barok, Edgar Juarez Lopez, Misha Shah, Brendan J. Dougherty

“…Respiratory function is modulated by circulating steroid hormones. In female rats, steroid hormones fluctuate across the normal estrous cycle and decline with age, similar to human menopause. …”
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Comparison of thermal ablation and surgery for hyperparathyroidism: a meta-analysis by Huan-yu Cui, Xiu-mei Bai, Hong Yang, Yun He

“…The results indicated no significant difference in parathyroid hormone levels between the two treatment options (mean difference: 29.25, 95% CI: −4.99–63.69, p = 0.09), calcium (MD: 0.00, 95%CI: 0.07–0.08, p = 0.94), phosphorus (MD: −0.05, 95% CI: −0.13–0.04, p = 0.28) and the risk of persistence and/or recurrence (OR: 1.01, 95% CI: 0.63–1.62, p = 0.97). …”
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miR-124-3p Combined with ANGPTL2 Has High Diagnostic Values for Obese and Nonobese Polycystic Ovary Syndrome by Hongmei Dai, Fangting Liu, Jianshu Lu, Yan Yang, Pingping Liu

“…Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal disorder that affects 5–20% of women of reproductive age. …”
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Thyrotoxicosis due to Gestational Trophoblastic Disease: Unmet Needs in the Management of Gestational Thyrotoxicosis by Kalyan Mansukhbhai Shekhda, Vladislav Zlatkin, Bernard Khoo, Eleni Armeni

“…In addition to monitoring free thyroid hormone levels, it is crucial to consider clinical symptoms to effectively manage such cases.…”
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Wharton’s Jelly Mesenchymal Stem Cell Conditioned Medium Ameliorates Diabetes-Induced Testicular Damage and Sperm Abnormalities by Mitigating Oxidative Stress, Apoptosis, and Infla... by Mojtaba Sargazi, Narges Karbalaei, Saied Karbalay-Doust, Sara Keshtgar, Zohre Aghaei

“…This study examined the effects of conditioned medium derived from Wharton’s jelly mesenchymal stem cells (WJMSCs-CM) on sperm parameters, reproductive hormones, biochemical parameters, and histological changes in the testes of diabetic rats. …”
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Porcine granulosa cell transcriptomic analyses reveal the differential regulation of lncRNAs and mRNAs in response to all-trans retinoic acid by Jinzhu Meng, Xiuwen Chen, Huabiao Wang, Yixuan Mi, Runsheng Zhou, Hongliang Zhang

“…Functional annotation analysis revealed that the DEGs were remarkably enriched in ovary function and reproduction which contained FoxO, Hippo, Oocyte meiosis, mammalian target of rapamycin signaling pathway, as well as several pathways associated with hormone regulation like oxytocin signaling pathway and steroid hormone biosynthesis. …”
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